Here you go Daniel, thought I'd post them here rather than the Aviation Pictures section. These are all T10's (which were mainly converted TX torpedo bombers), with the exception of the one on the ground where the winch is visible on the starboard side. That one's the prototype TT. I've got loads more on other Beaus if you need them, including cutaways of Mk1 and MkVI, but the latter are a bit big to scan for posting.

Matt, the fin strake was added part way through the Beau series, in order to increase lateral stability and, I believe, improve handling in turns. Some earlier Marks had it retro-fitted. As far as I know, the fin dimensions remained the same, it's just that the strake makes it look smaller, but I'd have to check on that.

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Matt, the fin strake was added part way through the Beau series, in order to increase lateral stability and, I believe, improve handling in turns. Some earlier Marks had it retro-fitted. As far as I know, the fin dimensions remained the same, it's just that the strake makes it look smaller, but I'd have to check on that.

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Thanks airframes. Never had seen it before and assumed that it was added for lateral stability related to towing. Just couldn't figure out what about the towing mission resulting in the need for greater lateral stability. Larger rudder...maybe.